Huge Fitness Event Returns To Canton Shopping Destination Mother’s Day Weekend

CANTON, CT — The SWEAT Outdoor Fitness Series will return to The Shops at Farmington Valley on Saturday, May 9, with a Mother’s Day weekend kickoff event focused on fitness, wellness and community activities.

The event is scheduled from 10 to 11:30 a.m., with check-in beginning at 9:30 a.m. Organizers said the morning will include a warm-up led by Bodyfit Physical Therapy and an outdoor Pilates class taught by Marianne of Big Sky Fitness.

The event will also feature a “Wellness Village” with participating businesses including FP Movement, Sephora, Massage Envy, VIO Med Spa, Mercato Italian Kitchen + Bar and Sweetgreen. Additional activities include outdoor golf, mobility classes, and children's Zumba classes hosted by Bodyfit Physical Therapy.

Attendees will be entered into raffles for prizes, including $75 gift cards to Sweetgreen and FP Movement.

Organizers said the $10 registration fee will benefit the Aurora Foundation for Women and Girls, with proceeds supporting programs focused on economic security, education and leadership opportunities for women and girls in Greater Hartford.

The event will take place at The Shops at Farmington Valley off Route 44 in Canton.

Pre-registration is required, and organizers said space is limited. Participants are encouraged to bring a mat and water.

Free parking will be available, and restaurants at the shopping center will remain open after the event.

The SWEAT series is expected to continue on Saturday mornings throughout the summer with rotating instructors and class offerings.

The Shops at Farmington Valley, located along Route 44 in Canton, includes more than 45 retail stores and restaurants. Organizers described the center as a community gathering space that hosts seasonal events and charitable initiatives throughout the year.

For more information and to register for the event, click on this link.